Chapter 1000

“Let me give you a ride,” Bruce stood up.

Thalassa’s heart clenched at the proposal, her entire body vigilant.

She didn’t need Bruce’s charity at all. Was this another one of his veiled threats?

“It’s just a short walk, and there’s no need for a ride. Please just sit down and eat!” Lucy griped. She grabbed Bruce’s wrist and pulled him back down to the dinner table with a force that brooked no argument.

Bruce didn’t dare to protest Lucy’s assertiveness. Arguing over such a trivial matter was not worth the hassle, especially when it would just lead to Lucy dredging up the past.

Bruce sat back down reluctantly.

Lucy shoved a fork into his hand, “Just keep eating.”

Bruce slumped in his chair. He looked unhappy. His disdain for Lucy had reached its maximum, and he yearned to be free from her right now.

in a vice

was nothing without money.

revulsion, go back to play the devoted husband, and share

Bruce’s place, got into her car, and sped away.

clear of their territory and driving on the open asphalt road, Thalassa finally felt her

been so constricted,

on the steering wheel tightened as she fought to calm the

she had Bruce’s phone number and family network IP in her possession. She would simply just

of the video’s

to grab a bite at a nearby diner and then pick up the kids from daycare; it

not far from the daycare and drove

ordering, she settled in her booth to wait for her food, idly scrolling through her phone.

great day, Sir, and we hope to see you again

mind and was absorbed in her phone until a tall shadow loomed at the edge of her table, darkening

tall figure. It was a man with a gentle, smiling face, as refreshing as a soft

exclaimed, surprised.

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